What's happened
Four individuals arrested and questioned in relation to the death of marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach
Why it matters
The arrest of the four individuals in connection with the death of the marathon world record holder is significant as it sheds light on potential suspicious activities leading up to the tragic incident.
What the papers say
The Independent reports that the suspects were arrested in Kenya's Keiyo South and are being questioned. The Times provides a contrasting opinion, stating that the four men were involved in a contract dispute with the marathon champion. The Guardian and New York Times did not provide relevant information for this summary.
How we got here
The father of Kelvin Kiptum had called for an official investigation into his son's tragic death after claiming that four unidentified people visited his house looking for him in the days before he was killed in a car crash.
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